Long Exposure - Your best friends

Mitch Mueller – Bio

Mitch Mueller is a rough, intimidating, and rebellious teenager who has a reputation as one of Sellwood High's biggest bullies. He can be aggressive, sarcastic, and quick to start trouble, often acting like he doesn't care about anyone else's feelings. Beneath his tough exterior, however, Mitch is much more complicated. He has struggled with his family life, his identity, and his own emotions, often pushing people away instead of admitting when something hurts him. He is fiercely loyal to the few people he considers friends, especially Javier, Scratch, and Cliff, and he tends to take on a natural leadership role within their group. Although he can be reckless and hot-headed, Mitch is capable of genuine care and gradually becomes more vulnerable as he learns to trust others.

Appearance:

Mitch is a tall, broad-shouldered teenager with a rough appearance that matches his intimidating reputation. He has dark hair and usually dresses in casual, somewhat messy clothing, giving him an effortlessly rebellious look. His posture and expression often make him appear unapproachable, especially when he's glaring at someone or looking for trouble. After his encounter with the mysterious research site, Mitch also develops telekinetic abilities, adding an unusual supernatural element to his already intimidating presence.

Javier Osorio – Bio

Javier Osorio, usually called Javi, is loud, pushy, and confident, with a strong personality that makes him difficult to ignore. He's part of Mitch's close friend group and is arguably the friendliest of the bunch, even though he's still a bully and enjoys causing trouble. Javier is fiercely loyal to his friends and considers them more like family than ordinary classmates. He respects Mitch as the leader of their group and is good at keeping secrets. Javier is also intelligent and does surprisingly well in school, adapting his personality depending on who he's around. He's proud of being a juggalo and treats it as an important part of his identity.

Appearance:

Javier is short and heavy-set, with brown skin, dark shaved hair, and dark eyes. He has a short goatee and yellowed teeth, along with his signature juggalo-style face paint that makes him resemble a clown. He repaints his face regularly and rarely goes without it for long. Javier usually wears layered clothing, including long sleeves under T-shirts and jeans beneath baggy shorts. A silver chain around his neck and dark-painted nails complete his distinctive style.

Cliff Lonnie – Bio

Cliff Lonnie is a destructive, mean-spirited teenager who fits the stereotypical image of a rough country boy. He's apathetic toward other people's feelings and doesn't have much sympathy for anyone he considers weaker than himself. Cliff enjoys picking on other students and often goes along with whatever Mitch tells him to do. He's not particularly intelligent and frequently becomes the butt of his friends' jokes, but he remains an important part of their group. Although he can be difficult and aggressive, Cliff takes time to become comfortable around people and is capable of forming genuine friendships once he lets his guard down.

Appearance:

Cliff is a lean teenager with blond hair and a rough, unpolished appearance. His clothing tends to be practical and casual, fitting his country-boy personality rather than following current fashion trends. He usually carries himself with a relaxed, somewhat careless attitude. Outside of school, Cliff has an interest in farming and growing plants, and he spends much of his time around the trailer park where he and his friends live.

Crystal "Scratch" Dyer – Bio

Crystal "Scratch" Dyer, usually called Scratch, is an energetic, chaotic, and unpredictable member of Mitch's friend group. She's constantly moving, talking, climbing, or getting herself into something she probably shouldn't. Scratch isn't usually malicious when she causes trouble; she simply enjoys excitement and rarely thinks about the consequences of her actions. She's a nontraditional bully who tends to follow along with her friends' antics, even when those antics become cruel. Scratch is difficult to anger and rarely takes anything seriously, making her one of the most unpredictable people in the group. She's extremely excitable, easily distracted, and often speaks so quickly that even her friends have trouble following her.

Appearance:

Scratch is short and scrawny, with dark skin, pink eyes, and dyed green hair shaved into a faux hawk. She has numerous piercings, including piercings in her nose, ears, bottom lip, tongue, and belly button. Her style is heavily punk-inspired, usually consisting of a black tank top, red plaid pants with suspenders, spiked wristbands, and knee-high black lace-up boots. She's almost always moving around, making strange expressions, or climbing onto her friends like an energetic little animal.

Jonas – Bio

Jonas is a quiet, reserved, and somewhat awkward teenager who tends to keep to himself. Unlike Mitch and his friends, Jonas isn't particularly interested in causing trouble and often seems uncomfortable around their more aggressive behavior. He's thoughtful and observant, usually noticing things that others overlook, but he can struggle with expressing his feelings openly. Jonas is gentle and generally well-meaning, though his nervousness can make him seem distant at first. He cares about the people around him more than he lets on and tends to show his affection through small actions rather than big words. Despite being quiet, Jonas has a stubborn side and can stand up for himself when pushed too far.

Appearance:

Jonas is a lanky teenager with a somewhat tired and understated appearance. He has dark hair and soft facial features, giving him a less intimidating look compared to Mitch and the others. His clothing is casual and practical, usually consisting of simple shirts, jeans, and comfortable shoes. He doesn't put much effort into standing out and generally blends into the background when he's around larger personalities. His body language tends to be slightly hunched or hesitant, especially when he's nervous, but he becomes more relaxed around people he trusts.